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as in dissolution
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the separation of Norway and Sweden into two independent nations in 1905
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as in distinction
the state of being kept distinct
the separation of church and state is an important concept in the United States
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as in divergence
a movement in different directions away from a common point
a sudden separation of the herd of deer when they were startled
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as in gap
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
the narrow separation between posts in the fence
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as in departure
the act or process of two or more persons going off in different directions
friends who dreaded the inevitable separation after graduation
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Recent Examples of separation
DeShields' buzzer-beating 3-pointer was set up by Thompson drawing an offensive foul on UT point guard Rori Harmon, who was overly aggressive with the Ole Miss guard while trying to create separation on offense.
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Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Because the house enjoys a warm light at both dawn and dusk, a cozy curtain with a two-tone texture serves as a temporary separation between the living room and sleeping area.
—Giada Storelli, Architectural Digest, 7 Mar. 2026
Locke also emphasized the right to property, while Montesquieu saw the importance of international commerce, among other aspects, including the separation of powers.
—Kenneth Andrew Andres Leonardo, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
Evans was terminated from Davie Fire Rescue in March 2025, a letter of separation shows.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2026
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Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Because the house enjoys a warm light at both dawn and dusk, a cozy curtain with a two-tone texture serves as a temporary separation between the living room and sleeping area.
—Giada Storelli, Architectural Digest, 7 Mar. 2026
Locke also emphasized the right to property, while Montesquieu saw the importance of international commerce, among other aspects, including the separation of powers.
—Kenneth Andrew Andres Leonardo, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
Evans was terminated from Davie Fire Rescue in March 2025, a letter of separation shows.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for separation
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The dissolution of the partnership was a blow to Hims’ stock, casting a shadow over the future of its weight-loss drug business, which investors view as most likely to drive growth.—
Naomi Kresge,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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On Heavenly’s last record, released in 1996, their daydreamy idealism had become more vulgar and concrete, and the instrumental backing had adopted a Britpop punchiness to match; however, the album was released just after drummer Mathew Fletcher’s death, leading to Heavenly’s abrupt dissolution.—
Jude Noel,
Pitchfork,
4 Mar. 2026
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Just this month, England’s Northern Ballet premiered Gentleman Jack, which has the extremely rare distinction of being full-length ballet with a lesbian protagonist.—
Chloe Angyal,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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That distinction belongs to a 2003 Ferrari Enzo.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2026
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That divergence has created what appears to be a rare valuation disconnect.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Her features are strange and unexpected—and all the more compelling for their divergence from the usual tidy symmetries.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2026
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Despite the information gaps and deficiencies of existing AI models, the hospitality industry is pressing ahead with the rollout of more smart tools.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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But the military outcome and the political outcome are almost never the same thing, and the gap between them is where wars fail.—
Farah N. Jan,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2026
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Teams ousted during the group stage usually leave within days, but organizers have not announced details for the departure of the Iran delegation.—
Yarden Segev,
NBC news,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Grammy-winning musician and actor wasn't the only celeb to make a statement at Chanel; Margot Robbie showed up with a wavy, wet-look bob and bangs that was a major departure from her more romantic Wuthering Heights styles.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Mar. 2026
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The blue-and-white trimmings, terracotta floor, toile room divider, and plethora of antique wood furniture give it a distinct look; extra-tall ceilings make the whole thing feel grand.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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At least one vehicle struck the center divider and caught fire, the CHP said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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If a gallery sells a new work by a living artist, typically the split is 50/50.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2026
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Yielding 32 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists to Wembanyama was how the Hornets (34-34) capped off their four-game, eight-day trip west of the Mississippi River, settling for a split.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Mar. 2026
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The discrimination was documented through multiple lawsuits, which cost taxpayers $350 million as of 2025.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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Orr was commenting on trans discrimination in general and not specifically about the Webber case.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Separation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separation. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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